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From aviation to biotechnology. The Ústí nad Labem Region announces the winners of the Innovative Company 2025 competition
February 19, Litoměřice - The eighth annual Innovative Company of the Ústí nad Labem Region competition, organized by the Innovation Center of the Ústí nad Labem Region (ICUK) in cooperation with the Ústí nad Labem Region, has announced its winners. This year, the gala evening was held at the Castle in Litoměřice, whose unique atmosphere underlined the exceptional nature of the evening and presented the most interesting innovations - technological innovations, smart solutions and bold projects of companies that push the boundaries of industry, digitalization, healthcare or agriculture in the region. The competition annually awards innovations in products, services or technology implemented in the region over the past three years. An expert jury with representatives of CzechInvest, ICUK, competition partner Komerční banka and other expert consultants selected the…
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Jiří Drobný – the young mayor of the village of Radovesice
How is the municipality governed, which won the prestigious title of Village of the Year? The guest of the podcast #NewStart is Jiří Drobný, the mayor of Radovesice, who is changing the way we look at the functioning of local government with his energy. In the interview, we openly discuss how to gain respect at 35 and how to get locals excited about joint projects. You will find that building a great community is not a science - there is no need to look for complicated instructions, it is about ordinary things and a willingness to work.
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Support for start-up entrepreneurs in the Ústí nad Labem Region for 2026: applications are submitted from March 17
The Ústí nad Labem Region is opening a new subsidy call "Support for start-up entrepreneurs in the Ústí nad Labem Region for 2026", which is intended to help those who want to start or expand their business in the region. The total allocation of the program is CZK 8,400,000 and the support is focused on the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and transformation. 💰 How much can you get? Subsidies of CZK 50,000 to 200,000, up to 70 % of eligible project costs (min. 30…
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Ústí nad Labem prototyping center makerspace opens an office
The Innovation Center of the Ústí nad Labem Region officially opened the new office of the project team of the upcoming prototyping center, the so-called makerspace, on Tuesday, February 11, 2026. Makerspace is part of the project of the Transformation Center of the Ústí nad Labem Region. The newly opened premises will be used for conceptual, design and organizational preparation of one of the key projects of the transformation of the Ústí nad Labem Region until the center opens. The new office serves as a working environment for the team that has long been dedicated to the design, planning and coordination of the creation of the makerspace, the largest and best-equipped…
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The third Innovation Camp Re-power your future in the Ústí nad Labem Region is over!
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, our traditional cooperation with JA Czech (Junior Achievement) moved from Ústí nad Labem to Žatec, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Over 60 high school students from schools in the region gathered in the renovated space of the Capuchin Monastery to work together on a competitive challenge. The main task at the camp was to come up with a business plan for their own startup or project that would use the specifics of the local region to build…
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In the world of electricity, more is needed than current. Oneo also provides direction
And their focus proves that it's not just about sockets and switches: smart homes, smart technologies, remotely controlled systems. From lights, blinds, heating to security - all in one application, all connected.
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Skin Rituals
Skin Rituals represents a return to caring for others, but on a much deeper, somatic level, through the method of "conscious touch". Michaela now draws on knowledge from neuroscience and breath therapy in her practice, giving rituals a professional dimension that goes beyond ordinary cosmetic services. It is a professionally set process that uses somatic stimulation for deep psychophysical renewal. For the modern client facing chronic overload, this approach represents an effective way to restore inner…
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Skin Rituals: When Conscious Touch Meets Neuroscience and Business Strategy
From craft to inner mission Michaela Matejčiková's journey to her own business began with a classical cosmetology education, but the real turning point came during maternity leave. Together with her husband, she founded the family business BellyBoo, where they learned the basics of brand building and e-commerce. It was this experience, gained also thanks to her previous participation in a business incubator for startups, that became the springboard for the creation of Skin Rituals. This brand represents a return to caring for others, but…
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The next round of the Startup Go! business incubator is starting, with new educational videos for even greater progress
The Startup Go business incubator is entering its next phase. The program is intended for anyone who has a business idea or is already working on their project and wants to take it further – in a structured way, with the support of experts and a community of like-minded people. Startup Go helps participants navigate key areas of entrepreneurship, from working with an idea and a customer, through a business model, finance to project presentation. The program is based on a practical approach, sharing experiences and specific work on their own…
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TelePortík changes the perspective on preschool education
The Startup GO! program from the Innovation Center of the Ústí nad Labem Region (ICUK) is a free business incubator for aspiring entrepreneurs and startups up to 3 years old who have an idea and want to turn it into a functioning business. During the intensive three-month program, participants will verify the potential of their idea, create and improve their business plan, attend workshops on various topics, and consult with mentors and experts on individual topics. The final presentations in front of the jury and the Startup Go Grill public are then…
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